Receivable From and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]

Receivable from and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

(Expressed in thousands)
	As of December 31,
	2019		2018
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consists of:
Securities borrowed	$	99,635	$	108,144
Receivable from brokers	19,024		20,140
Securities failed to deliver	7,173		7,021
Clearing organizations	36,269		28,777
Other	1,192		2,411
Total	$	163,293	$	166,493
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consists of:
Securities loaned	$	234,343	$	146,815
Payable to brokers	4,548		158
Securities failed to receive	14,603		27,799
Other (1)	267,481		114,435
Total	$	520,975	$	289,207